2003 Ford C-MAX vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2003 Ford C-MAX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Ford C-MAX. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 11 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford C-MAX (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Ford C-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford C-MAX | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | C-MAX | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
